Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Gadwal Weavers Honored for Promoting Handloom Heritage
Eight weavers from Gadwal were honored for using new technology to make their beautiful Gadwal handloom sarees.
This event was hosted by the Weaver Servicing Center.
The weavers are now using electronic jacquards which helps them make more sarees while still keeping the traditional designs.
The Union Minister G Kishan Reddy praised the weavers for their hard work in keeping Indian handloom alive.
Other important people from the handloom industry were also there to show their support for the weavers.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy felicitated eight Gadwal weavers for adopting electronic jacquards.
The event was organized by the Weaver Servicing Center in Hyderabad.
Weavers used electronic jacquards to combine tradition with technology.
Kishan Reddy lauded weavers for sustaining India’s handloom heritage.
NIFT Director and handloom association leaders also attended the ceremony.
- Who
- Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and eight Gadwal weavers.
- What
- Felicitation of Gadwal weavers for using electronic jacquards.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in article.
- Where
- Shilparamam Arts, Crafts, and Cultural Society, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To recognize the weavers' efforts in blending tradition with technology.
- Weavers Honored
- Eight
- Location of Event
- Hyderabad
- Organization
- Weaver Servicing Center (WSC)
- Handloom Type
- Gadwal
- Technology Used
- Electronic Jacquards
